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O’Neill not to blame for down season


The USC men’s basketball snapped a nine-game losing streak Saturday after defeating the Utah Utes at the Galen Center. The victory was long overdue as the Trojans were, at the time, winless in Pac-12 conference play and in 2012. Many have questioned why the men’s basketball team has recently declined. This season, the Trojans have […]

Kiffin, coaching staff face recruiting test


Let it now be said that when it comes to recruiting and reeling in decorated high school prospects, Lane Kiffin knows what he’s doing. There have been a number of criticisms directed toward the Trojans’ 36-year-old coach in recent years, but just about anyone, including his detractors, will concede the following: he can recruit with […]

Women of Troy look tournament-worthy


Résumés don’t lie. Well, not most of the time. Through the first 17 games of this season, the USC women’s basketball team has compiled a 10-7 overall mark in spite of playing the third- toughest nonconference slate in the country, according to RealTimeRPI.com. The Women of Troy, who are 5-2 in Pac-12 play, are also […]